Fresno, CA – Ike’s Love & SandwichesIf over-sized sandwiches along with a “food challenge” size sandwich is your thing then don’t miss the September opening of this popular chain on N. Blackstone Avenue. The Kryptonite, their food challenge-sized sandwich, offers six meats, onion rings, jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks and two avocados.

Atlantic Beach, FL – Coop 303Local pizza chain magnate Al Mansur plans to open his new casual eatery sometime late August at 303 Atlantic Blvd. The southern style menu is being kept under wraps but Mansur believes his team of Chef Josh Agan and GM JP Dieterich are up to the task of manning the 150 seat, 6,000 sq. ft. operation.

Baton Rouge, LA – JED’s Local Po’BoysThe team behind the local popular haunt, Eliza Restaurant & Bar, are stepping up to reinvigorate the empty space at 7970 Jefferson Highway with a planned opening in October. An open kitchen will produce traditional shrimp & oyster Po’Boys beside Vietnamese Bahn Mi and Cuban sandwiches.

Baltimore, MD – Le Comptoir du VinPartners Rosemary Liss and Will Mester will team to open this casual-feel bistro with a planned opening this fall at 1709 North St. Charles Street. Seating will be for 75 with a seasonal area while wines will be natural and from obscure wineries. The menu will reflect several cuisines with French the main focus.

Chicago, IL – Walton Street Kitchen & BarRyan O’Donnell of Lincoln Parks’ Gemini and Billy Lawless of Lakeview’s’ Coda di Volpe will partner to open this upscale concept for a late summer opening at 9 West Walton Street. While the menu is under development it will feature rotisserie foods, the lounge will be on the first floor with dining on the second.

For more information or to view the leads in your area, please visit www.flhip.com.

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